Electronics Laboratory Technician

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented Electronics Laboratory Technician to help us in our mission by assembling and testing electronic units that will compose our Nyx Avionics system.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as an Electronics Laboratory Technician, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• Managing the electronics laboratory and being first point of contact for development engineers

• Assembly of PCB Prototypes using Hand- and Reflow-Soldering

• Crimping and soldering of test harnesses

• Testing PCBs and Units according to test procedures

• Inspection of incoming PCBs (raw and assembled)

• Test platform set up (Test setup and automation)

• Manage the calibration of laboratory equipment

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Electronics Laboratory Technician ideally, you have collected some experience with the following:

• Hands-on soldering (soldering iron and reflow)

• Hands-on test experience of electronics circuits and units

• Basic knowledge of test automation and setups

• Testing experience of electronics circuits using Oscilloscopes, etc.

• English communication vocal and written

• Experience with Python for test automation is a plus

• Experience with Altium Designer is a plus

• Basic understanding of space avionics is a plus

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:  

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them  

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?  

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. 
 
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.  


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.